Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 108.3 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 184.3 in | 8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.7 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 64.8 in | 7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4446 lb. | 4001 lb. | 445 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.8 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 55.8 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.0 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 36.4 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 0.0 in | 44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 0.0 in | 28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 26.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 29.9 | 19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 |
2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |